Kinder-Fun

This little house is filled with Kinder "schoko-bons, and mini kinder country, kinder bueno, and kinder chocolate." Nothing not to love about Kinder, as long as you remember to carve out extra time for assembly in the morning or keep it for an after-dinner treat.

Kinder Surprise Advent Calendar, $16, retailers across Canada

Lego City Advent Calender

This years Lego calendar features an icy chase, policemen in a mini police car, Santa Claus and robbers making a slippery escape on snowmobiles!

Playmobil Christmas Post Office Advent Calendar

By the 24th day, there will be a complete Christmas scene: Elves loading the reindeer sled for the next delivery, a red postbox full of letters, and Santa, an Angel, an Elf, puppy, kitten, moose, lots of toys and accessories for festive make believe.

Alex Toys Crafty Advent Calendar

We love that this personalized calendar is pre-sewn, so the hard part is done for you, but that you can choose what you put in each pocket, whether it's a chocolate, a tiny figurine or a little note. The best part? The tradition of having the same one every year (and never having to buy another!).

Pottery Barn Kids Stocking Advent Calendar

Olive, the Other Reindeer Advent Calendar

Based on the best-selling Christmas story Olive, the Other Reindeer, by J.otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh. Open a window each day to reveal a new stand-up figure to add to make a very merry, Olive-inspired holiday scene.

Pottery Barn Kids Santa Advent Calendar

Kids keep track of the day, moving the candy cane to the next pocket each morning with this felt and linen calendar. We love that it fits on the back of the door: a sweet surprise for little ones to wake up to!